Fairy Tales (1978)

A raucous, R-rated fairy tale spoof following a Prince's quest to find his one true desire — the elusive Sleeping Beauty.

Fairy Tales - Movie Information

  • Original Title: Fairy Tales
  • Release Year: 1978
  • Directed by: Harry Hurwitz
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
  • Age Rating (US): R
  • Runtime: 1h 22m
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Release Date (Theatrical): August 1, 1978 (United States - R)
  • Alternative Titles: Pornorella (IT), Ähinnää (FI), Эротические сказки (RU), Adult Fairy Tales (UK), Adult Fairytales (US), Cuentos de hadas para adultos (VE)
  • Production Companies: Charles Band Productions, Full Moon Features
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Fairy Tales - Plot

On his twenty-first birthday, the Prince goes on a quest that takes him across the land searching for the one woman that gets him sexually excited, Princess Sleeping Beauty.

Fairy Tales - Trailer

Watch the official trailer and see the Prince's outrageous fairy tale adventure unfold:

Some Day Your Prince Will Come. A lusty, rowdy spoof of all your favorite fairy tales!

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Fairy Tales - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Harry Hurwitz

Main Cast

  • Don Sparks
  • Sy Richardson
  • Linnea Quigley
  • Brenda Fogarty
  • Robert Staats
  • Irwin Corey
  • Alexandra Day
  • Angela Aames
  • Robert Harris
  • Simmy Bow

Writers

  • Frank Ray Perilli
  • Franne Schacht

Producers

  • Charles Band
  • J. Larry Carroll

Fairy Tales - FAQs

Where can you stream Fairy Tales (1978)?

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Is Fairy Tales (1978) a musical comedy?

Yes, Fairy Tales (1978) incorporates musical elements alongside its adult comedy and fairy tale parody framework. The film blends song, slapstick humor, and risqué storytelling, making it an unusual hybrid of musical spoof and sex comedy rooted in classic nursery rhyme and fairy tale characters.

What is Fairy Tales (1978) about?

On his twenty-first birthday, a Prince sets off on a quest across the land in search of the one woman who can arouse him — Princess Sleeping Beauty. The film is a raucous, adult-oriented parody weaving together familiar fairy tale characters in comedic and sexually charged situations.

Who are the main actors in Fairy Tales (1978)?

The film stars Don Sparks as the Prince, Sy Richardson as Sirus, and Linnea Quigley as Sleeping Beauty. The supporting cast includes Brenda Fogarty, Robert Staats, Irwin Corey, Alexandra Day, Angela Aames, Robert Harris, and Simmy Bow.

What is the age rating for Fairy Tales (1978)?

Fairy Tales (1978) is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects the film's adult humor, sexual content, and risqué comedy. Viewers should be aware that the film is intended strictly for mature audiences and is not suitable for children.

Who directed Fairy Tales (1978)?

Fairy Tales (1978) was directed by Harry Hurwitz, a filmmaker known for his comedic sensibility and genre parody work. The screenplay was written by Frank Ray Perilli and Franne Schacht, and the film was produced by Charles Band and J. Larry Carroll.

When was Fairy Tales released in the United States?

Fairy Tales was released in the United States on August 1, 1978. The film was produced by Charles Band Productions and Full Moon Features and has since developed a cult following among fans of 1970s adult comedies and fairy tale parody films.

What are some movies similar to Fairy Tales (1978)?

If you enjoyed Fairy Tales (1978), you might also like The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002), American Pie 2 (2001), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), Hairspray (2007), and Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982).

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